Burmese military is sabotaging peace process, says ethnic bloc
The UNFC says that by branding the Northern Alliance as ‘terrorists’, the Tatmadaw has derailed peace talks.
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Conflict Kachin Lead Story News
Burmese army captures 3 bases from Kachin rebels
According to the Burmese military chief’s office, the base in Mansi had been a major hub for smuggling timber and cattle to “a neighbouring country”.
Namhsan locals run for cover as gunfire breaks out
A high school, a government office and a sawmill were hit by stray bullets when TNLA clashed with Burmese troops.
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Human Rights Kachin Lead Story News
UN envoy Lee hears of unsolved Kachin murder cases
Yanghee Lee is on a 12-day fact-finding visit to Burma to assess developments within various human rights situations across the country.
Conflict IDPs Lead Story News Shan
15,000 flee to China from conflict-torn Shan, Kachin states: UN
Up to 15,000 people may have fled across Burma’s border into China in the past month, a United Nations agency has said, as fighting between the Burma Army and ethnic armed groups intensifies.
Northern Alliance restates desire for peace talks
“We have been negotiating a meeting, but we don’t yet know when it will take place,” TNLA general-secretary tells DVB.
